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Anderson, in the rolling foothills of upstate South Carolina on the shore of Lake Hartwell, was named for a Revolutionary War hero who surveyed the area in the 18th century. Regional and county airports dot the countryside, but most, including Anderson Regional, only accommodate private planes or air taxi services. Airports within a two-hour drive have direct domestic and international flights.

Regional Airports

SeaPort Airlines operates daily shuttle service between Athens-Ben Epps Airport, 64 miles southwest of Anderson in Athens, Georgia, and Nashville, Tennessee. Several hotels provide transportation to and from locations in Athens, and Hertz maintains a car rental desk at the airport. If you prefer smaller airports to huge hubs, Asheville Regional Airport, 81 miles north in Asheville, North Carolina, has more flight options, including service to Florida, Atlanta, New York, Detroit, Charlotte and Chicago. Parking is a short walk from the terminal, where passengers have Wi-Fi, charging stations, a gift shop and snack bar.

Greenville Spartanburg International

Greenville Spartanburg International Airport, 41 miles northeast between Greenville and Spartanburg, South Carolina, is a larger airport with more flights and services that still maintains a small airport feel. Pickup and drop-off are easy, and parking, including a short-term lot, is close to the terminal. As of September 2013, Allegiant, American, Delta, Southwest, US Airways and United serve more than 900,000 passengers annually. Ticketing, baggage claim and five major rental car companies share the convenient main terminal, where floor-to-ceiling windows overlook a fountain.

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The temperature in Anderson, South Carolina in January is highly unpredictable, so use the forecast as a guide, but be ready for anything!

Charlotte Douglas International

The sixth busiest airport in the world, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, 124 miles northeast of Anderson in Charlotte, N.C., is the site of more than 700 landings and departures daily. In addition to shorter hops, airlines make 140 nonstop flights within the U.S. and internationally. Shuttles serve multiple parking lots, and a free cellphone lot near the terminal allows passengers to contact their rides when they disembark. Pickup and drop-off at the terminal is frequently hectic, but once inside, passengers can relax in rocking chairs while they listen to live music.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International

An automated people mover at Hartsfield- Jackson International Airport, 133 miles southwest of Anderson, moves passengers between the airport’s seven domestic concourses and the international terminal. An elevated train takes passengers to the car rental center, and MARTA, Atlanta’s rapid transit system, has a station at the airport. Major domestic, regional and international airlines serve Hartsfield, the busiest airport in the world. More than 250 stores and cafes and 56 service businesses like a post office and ATMs operate at the airport. Shuttle service is provided to more than 30,000 parking spaces.

About the Author

Meg Jernigan has been writing for more than 30 years. She specializes in travel, cooking and interior decorating. Her offline credits include copy editing full-length books and creating marketing copy for nonprofit organizations. Jernigan attended George Washington University, majoring in speech and drama.

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